Individual Apprehended Following Suspected Shooting Incident

An arrest has been made after a man sustained injuries in what is believed to be a shooting. Police reported that the victim, aged in his 50s, was shot in the leg. This occurred after an individual arrived in a grey Seat Ibiza on Wasps Nest Road in Huddersfield, subsequently “discharged a suspected firearm,” and then departed the scene. The injured man has since been discharged from the hospital. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that a 33-year-old man has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently being held. Authorities from West Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for witnesses, urging anyone who observed the incident, which took place on Monday around 08:50 GMT, to get in touch with officers. Det Ch Insp James Entwistle stated: “A number of active enquiries remain ongoing into this incident and we now have a man under arrest in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.” Listeners can access highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, view the latest episode of Look North, or submit a story they believe should be covered here. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content of external websites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available.